FemInEM
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From Idea to Impact: The Evolution of FemInEM with Dr. Dara Kass
We cover FemInEMs first iteration and why we relaunched with a renewed focus on equity and reproductive healthcare.00:00 Introduction to FemInEM and Todays Episode02:58 The Origin Story of FemInEM10:05 Reproductive Healthcare and Philanthropy13:29 F
Advancing Contraception Access from the Emergency Room
Host Dr. Jailyn Avila joins Drs. Morgan Bowling and Sabena Vaswani for a conversation about their journeys in emergency medicine and reproductive healthcare. Together, they explore the vital role of the emergency department in delivering comprehensive rep
Embracing Authenticity in Medicine and Advocacy – FemInEM Podcast Episode 4
Dr. Jailyn Avila sits down with Dr. Jess Adkins to discuss her journey through emergency medicine and health policy. They explore how personal loss shaped her advocacy, the impact of care restrictions after Roe, and why persistence and authenticity matter
Wellbeing and Workplace Strategies- FemInEM Podcast Episode 3
Dr. Jailyn Avila sits down with Drs. Andrea Austin and Jenny Castillo Cato to unpack burnout in emergency medicineexploring the toll it takes, the inequities that intensify it, and the strategies that can help physicians protect their wellbeing and purpo
On the Ground in Texas: Improving Care in Restrictive States
What does it look like to empower emergency providers in a state where care is under attack? Dr. Jailyn Avila interviews Drs. Lauren Fine and Priya Ghelani about their work in Texasbringing reproductive health education to residencies and community hospi
Why We’re Here – The Story Behind Second Shift Change
In this kickoff episode, Drs. Jailyn Avila, Rebecca Hellmann, and Dara Kass reintroduce FemInEM and unveil the mission behind their new podcast: tackling gender equity, reproductive healthcare, and wo
Mitigating Mifepristone Madness
Dr. Dara Kass and Dr. Sophia Spadafore discuss mifepristone prescribing in emergency departments in light of recent events. Important resources include: M&A Hotline, You Always Have Options, and the Walgreens mifepristone Resource Hub.
Advocacy in Emergency Medicine: Impacting Change in our Communities
In her FIX19 talk, Dr. Daphne Owen focuses on the impact we can have outside the walls of the ED, and implores us, as medical professionals, to use our power within our communities to be advocates for vulnerable populations and make positive change for ou
Redefining the Care Team
Dr. Viveta Lobo is Director of the Emergency Ultrasound Program and Director of the Patient and Family Advisory Group at Stanford University. In her FIX19 talk, she shares very personal ...
Ambition Is Not a Dirty Word: Tales from a Professional Mentor
Dr. Patsy McNeil is the Chief Medical Officer of Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD. She is an Emergency Medicine Physician and the Physician Chair of the Womens Initiative ...





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